XRP’s legal standing under U.S. securities law is considered settled after the Ripple ruling, but renewed scrutiny of dropped crypto enforcement cases is reviving debate over whether regulators can revisit issues already decided by the courts.

U.S. crypto legislation is inevitable, and delaying action risks harsher rules later as Washington debates whether to lock in influence now or surrender control of a multi-trillion-dollar market to future political backlash.

Binance’s U.S. comeback is increasingly seen as inevitable, with Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse stating that its return could intensify competition, lower prices, and reshape the regulatory and market balance across the American crypto economy.

XRP market positioning is tightening as open interest climbs above recent norms and volatility expands, signaling cautious accumulation that has historically set the stage for decisive price moves as traders prepare for potential expansion.

XRP rebounded from recent lows as risk appetite returned and Ripple-driven developments fueled renewed buying, lifting prices toward $2 and signaling improving momentum after days of downside pressure in volatile global markets.

U.S. equities pushed higher after the so-called “Greenland Framework” deal, a preliminary agreement unveiled by President Donald Trump on Wednesday in Davos. Meanwhile, gold and silver took a breather, while crypto assets perked up as the crypto economy climbed 1.22% over the past day, reclaiming territory above the $3 trillion mark.

Binance is set to debut RLUSD for spot trading, marking a major distribution milestone for Ripple’s dollar-backed stablecoin as it rolls out multichain access, zero-fee incentives, and expanding use across payments, liquidity, and onchain finance.

Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss have quietly written another check for privacy tech, sending 3,221 ZEC—worth about $1.2 million—to bolster independent development of the Zcash protocol.

The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, commonly known as the CLARITY Act, remains stalled in the U.S. Senate after advancing out of the House last fall, with industry divisions now complicating its path forward. As lawmakers debate amendments behind closed doors, prominent voices such as David Sacks and Eric Trump have publicly framed the delay as a battle between traditional banking interests and the crypto sector.

Bitcoin briefly surged back above $90,000 on Jan. 21 after President Donald Trump eased tensions over Greenland. The rally, however, was short-lived; bitcoin retreated to $87,200, triggering $210 million in liquidations in four hours.

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U.S. President Donald Trump used his World Economic Forum address in Davos to declare American economic dominance, excoriate his predecessor, promote crypto and artificial intelligence, and revive his long-running ambition to bring Greenland under U.S. control.

The move positions Steak ‘n Shake among a growing number of companies experimenting with bitcoin-based compensation, using crypto incentives to reward employee loyalty and align long-term performance with emerging financial technologies.

A sharp selloff in Japanese government bonds spilled into U.S. Treasuries, promp

With bitcoin dipping below the $90,000 band this week, South Korea’s premium is creeping back into view, as prices indicate that the top crypto asset has stayed north of that threshold on local exchanges such as Bithumb and Upbit.